Tag: indigenous peoples
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Salvation Army Builds Strong Relationships with Indigenous Communities
Every passing year, the partnership between The Salvation Army and First Nations communities continues to strengthen through response efforts and community engagement across Canada. For Tracy Desjarlais, The Salvation Army’s…
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A ’60s Scoop Survivor Shares How The Salvation Army Helped Transform Her Life
For the past 20 years, Vonda Knipfel has worked as the suppertime cook at The Salvation Army’s Waterston Centre in Regina. It is a job she loves and that helped…
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Salvation Army in Saskatoon Partners with Local Cree School to Assist Students
În the province of Saskatchewan, Indigenous Peoples account for more than 14 percent of the population. A significant portion is located in Saskatoon, where the local Salvation Army has been…
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Indigenous Ministries Highlights
While Salvation Army leadership gathered at Parliament Hill in May 2023, Indigenous voices were amplified at an Indigenous listening event. In partnership with Salvation Army Government Relations, the Territorial Indigenous…
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How Three Ministry Units are Taking Steps on the Journey of Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, to raise awareness of the impact of Indian residential schools, remember the…
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Recognizing the Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Communities
June is National Indigenous History month, a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada and recognize the strength and resilience of these communities. “We…
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Salvation Army Supports Orange Shirt Day (WATCH)
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, a time to honour and remember residential school survivors and their families, to hear their stories and listen with open hearts. We invite to…
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Salvation Army Honours National Indigenous History Month (WATCH)
In June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage, and strength, of Indigenous peoples in Canada, and acknowledge the contributions they have made and continue to…
